Artificial Intelligence

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation on Friday — the RAISE Act — that creates safety requirements for AI developers and establishes a new oversight entity, which will issue annual reports.

The Hour of AI is a worldwide movement to introduce millions of students to computer science through one-hour coding activities and lessons from trusted organizations like LEGO Education, Google and Minecraft Education.

Colleges and universities in Nebraska are embracing artificial intelligence for novel purposes such as helping students propose and formulate new clubs, and simulating the dynamics of group therapy sessions.

The AI Math Coach, designed by math coaches and facilitators in the All Learners Network, offers on-demand instructional support for pre-K-5 educators, focusing on teacher expertise rather than student intervention.

Washington state's most populous city has tapped Lisa Qian as its inaugural city AI officer. Her experience is largely in the private sector, including data-focused leadership roles for LinkedIn and Airbnb.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is considering a proposed permit to let data centers discharge wastewater, under conditions, into state lakes and streams. Water quality standards would apply.

Stanford students describe a suddenly skewed job market, where just a small slice of graduates who already have thick resumes are getting the few good jobs, leaving everyone else to fight for scraps.

As governments at all levels continue to embrace new developments in artificial intelligence, cities are using automation for everything from reducing first responder paperwork to streamlined permitting.

With Coursera’s network of university and industry leaders and Udemy’s network of subject-matter experts, the two online learning platforms will create one larger company focused on in-demand skills in fields like AI.

At a Georgia Technology Authority roundtable, Google and state tech leaders explored how AI is transforming the search function, why clicks aren’t everything anymore and what that means for government.

The state and private-sector backers will offer $20 million to help companies develop artificial intelligence tools. The move is the latest sign of New Jersey’s desire to become a national AI leader.

A township in eastern Washtenaw County has adopted rules that limit data centers to land zoned for industrial and commercial revitalization uses. The facilities are not allowed on land zoned for any other uses.

The United States Tech Force is being led by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to recruit and train technologists for service across multiple federal agencies. It is structured as a two-year program.

In 2025, state IT focused on resilience — including recovery from a significant cybersecurity incident — and technology modernization with the CORE.NV project, setting the stage for continued progress next year.

A 30-member California Innovation Council will include executives and leaders from the UC system, the Brookings Institute, Stanford University and the California Chamber of Commerce, among others.

The 20th annual top 10 list of state CIO priorities from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers reflects a pivotal shift in how leaders are preparing for the next era of gov tech.

Technology is driving at least two trends in young people that colleges should have an answer for: self-education and loneliness. Meanwhile, employers increasingly value social and collaborative skills that AI cannot provide.

The need to be connected is driving IT work across the state, from progress on a broadband expansion milestone to an interoperable radio network to collaborating with agencies to support their service delivery.